Helmle is senior vice president of Frost in San Antonio, thus qualifying her for the award. The foundation and InvestmentNews present awards in four categories for outstanding philanthropic contributions by financial advisers. It is the first year the awards have been given.

The youth literacy program has worked with more than 5,000 students to improve their literacy skills. Officials said more than two-thirds of the program’s high-school graduates move on to higher education.

Winners of the awards will be announced Sept. 26 at a dinner in New York. The finalists will receive a $500 donation to their charities. Winners will receve a $10,000 donation.